What Does It Mean to Say That Americans Are "Philosophical

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Multiple Choice

What does it mean to say that Americans are "philosophical conservatives and operational liberals"?

• A)Americans disapprove of activist government in the abstract but are generally supportive of specific government programs.
• B)Americans are patriotic but are also critical of the history of the country.
• C)Americans are skeptical of most change, but society keeps changing at a rapid rate.
• D)Americans are religious but favor a "wall" separating church and state.

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Definitions:

Economics of Information

A study within economics that analyzes how information affects an economy and economic decisions.

Rational Assessment

The evaluation of situations or solving problems based on logic and reasoning, often involving critical thinking and analysis.

Hyperopia

In marketing, refers to a consumer's tendency to prioritize long-term benefits over immediate gratification, opposite of myopia. In vision, it is farsightedness.

Habitual Decision Making

The process of making choices that are consistent and routine, often without much thought, typically based on past behaviors and patterns.